ancient
African art has a large empthasis on the human figure, abstraction, sculpture, performing arts, and non linear scaling or fractals (ei. a series of identical sculptures that grow smaller in size). The African's color choices were inspired by their environment, they used many browns, tans, and other Earth tones
This ceremonial mask was used for celebration, intiation ceremonies, crop harvesting, and war preperations. When worn, it was believed that one could communicate with the ancestors
classical
Around the 10th Century, more complex methods for creating artwork were developed. During this time Igbo Ukwu becomes famous for his bronzework
The Tiger is an example of African bronzework
Bronze and other metals became popular materials at this time.
modern
Modern African art is highly influenced by tradition. Traditional African art has also been a huge influence on the rest of the modern world, for example, the works of Pablo Picasso. Some well known African Artist today are Karel Nel and Zerihum Yetmegeta
This painting of a man and a women clearly stays close to the African tradition, with it's use of abstraction and the human form. There is also some tribute given to the performing arts, represented by the instruments surrounding them
African art has a large empthasis on the human figure, abstraction, sculpture, performing arts, and non linear scaling or fractals (ei. a series of identical sculptures that grow smaller in size). The African's color choices were inspired by their environment, they used many browns, tans, and other Earth tones
Around the 10th Century, more complex methods for creating artwork were developed. During this time Igbo Ukwu becomes famous for his bronzework
Bronze and other metals became popular materials at this time.
Modern African art is highly influenced by tradition. Traditional African art has also been a huge influence on the rest of the modern world, for example, the works of Pablo Picasso. Some well known African Artist today are Karel Nel and Zerihum Yetmegeta